Parents

"There's A New Name For Terror..."

Jan 27 1989 R 1h 21m
Comedy, Horror, Mystery

Michael is a young boy living in a typical 1950s suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.

Plot

Michael Laemie (played by Brian Madorsky) is a young boy living in a typical 1950's suburbanite home... except for his bizarre and horrific nightmares, and continued unease around his parents. Especially his father, Nick Laemie (played by Randy Quaid). Young Michael begins to suspect his parents are cooking more than just hamburgers on the grill outside, but has trouble explaining his fears to his new-found friend Sheila, or the school's social worker.

Written by

Christopher Hawthorne

Directed by

Bob Balaban

Cast

Randy Quaid, Mary Beth Hurt, Sandy Dennis

Crew

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Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Vestron Pictures, Great American Films Limited Partnership

Languages

English

Awards

2 wins & 3 nominations

Trailers
Parents Trailer 1989
Parents (1989) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]
Scores
# of Votes
8,966
Average Rating
6.1 out of 10
Metascore
66
Popularity
NA